"This phrase [above] ... embraces the entire system of traditional and modern magic which was inscribed upon the tablet in cryptic wording by Hermes Trismegistus. The significance of this phrase is that it is believed to hold the key to all mysteries. All systems of magic are claimed to function by this formula. 'That which is above is the same as that which is below."

"...making the world safe for diversity, is one of the greatest tasks we face in the global era...." :"(Os Guinness, The Case for Civility: And Why Our Future Depends on It. HarperCollins, 2008, pgÃ‚ )":Ã‚ Os Guinness, The Case for Civility

"All too often we have concentrated on great truths of the Bible, such as the cross of Jesus, but have failed to apply them to other biblical truths, such as creation. In the process we have impoverished ourselves, and supported a culture broadly careless about the stewardship of the earth and negligent of the arts and the creative centers of society." :"(An Evangelical Manifesto at http://www.anevangelicalmanifesto.com. Although Rick Warren refrained from signing the Manifesto, its words echo all the key points of his global P.E.A.C.E. Plan. )":Ã‚

" After the discovery of fourth-century books at Nag Hammadi the ancient movement known today as Gnosticism... could now be studied in the writings of Gnostics themselves. Contributing factors to renewed interest in old mystical systems are Carl Jung's school of depth psychology, Gershom Scholem's studies of Jewish mysticism [Kabbalah], and much fuller study of Asian mystical systems. "[1] "The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas"

"When you write the best-selling book in the world for the last three years, that changes your life.... Ten percent of America's churches have engaged in '40 Days of Purpose' programs, which have 'spread' to secular organizations, including sports teams and major corporations such as Ford, Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola, not to mention the military." :"(Wendy Kaminer, " Rick Warren, 'America's Pastor'" at www.thenation.com/doc/20050912/kaminer)": RickWarren

This is a 5-part sermon providing much detail of the Purpose Driven gospel as it is presented versus the biblical basis refuting its basic components. Each part is a PDF file that can be read online or downloaded:

" We all belong to thesame family. Hindus, Muslims and all peoples are our brothers and sisters. They too are the children of God." :"(Mother Teresa, Words to Live By Ave Maria Press, 1983. page 35 )":

"We are supposed to preach without preaching not by words, but by our example, by our actions." :"(Mother Teresa, Words to Live By [Ave Maria Press, 1983]. page 72 )": Mother Teresa

A storm of Western fury has saved the life of Abdul RahmanÃ‚ " ” at least for now. The criminalized Christian convert may soon be shuttled out of the "democratized" nation that demands his death under Islamic law. Will Afghanistan now change its constitution or must Western leaders continue to stand guard?

"Kate and Cherith [the co-authors of the Warriors series who share the pen name Erin Hunter] have always loved cats and writing fantasy stories! ... They are both very interested in ancient forms of worship, such as astrology and stone circles, and use their knowledge to give depth and richness to the cats' own mythology." :"(http://www.warriorcats.com/content.html)":

"The first Thanksgiving feasts were harvest festivals.Ã‚ People gathered to celebrate successful harvests and to thank the Earth for its fruits." :"(Scholastic News, November 2, 1990. Circulated to about half of all our nation"s elementary schools. )": Scholastic News, 1990 (Distributed to about half of U.S. elementary schools)

"....his dogs led the sled smoothly around the final bend and past the finish line. Accepting his medal, Tore thanked... the animal guides" ”and of course, Sedna [Sea Goddess]."  :"(Carole Douglis, Tore and the Town on Thin Ice, United Nations Environment Programme UNEP, March 2006; pages 26-27. Part of the "Tunza Environmental Series for Children sponsored by UNEP." "About the Mother of the Sea: In the Inuit traditions of Greenland and North America, water animals first sprang from Sea Mother"s body. Depending on the region, people also call this goddess at the bottom of the ocean " ˜Sedna," " ˜Nuliajuk,' or " ˜Arnarquassaq." All the evil and pollution of the world is said to flow to the sea and settle in Sedna"s thick hair. The community must send a healer to dive into the deep and comb away the grime." )": From a children's book published by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).